Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa gallus) | Rough Preserved Crab Specimen | Real Marine Crab

Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa gallus) – Rough Preserved Crab Specimen

The Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa gallus), also known as a Box Crab, is a fascinating marine species recognized for its broad, rounded carapace, powerful flattened claws, and naturally rugged shell texture. As a member of the box crab family, it uses its oversized claws to shield its face and body from predators and is well adapted to life on sandy bottoms, coral reefs, and shallow coastal waters throughout the Indo-Pacific.

This Rough preserved specimen showcases the crab's naturally textured exoskeleton, intricate shell patterns, and distinctive anatomical features. Professionally preserved to maintain its authentic appearance, it makes an excellent addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.

Each specimen is individually preserved, ensuring every crab is a unique representation of the beauty and diversity found in marine ecosystems.

Features

• Genuine Red-spotted Box Crab (Calappa gallus) specimen
• Rough shell variation with naturally textured surface
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays detailed shell patterns and anatomical features
• Ideal for marine biology education and scientific reference
• Perfect for collectors, museums, classrooms, and natural history exhibits
• Each specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, and shell texture

Specifications

• Common Name: Red-spotted Box Crab
• Scientific Name: Calappa gallus
• Also Known As: Box Crab
• Variation: Rough
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Sandy seabeds, coral reefs, lagoons, and shallow coastal waters
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Subphylum: Crustacea
• Order: Decapoda
• Family: Calappidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved crab is unique, and slight differences in size, coloration, shell texture, and markings are natural characteristics that add to the authenticity of each specimen.